A Letter To Daddy

Remember when I first climbed our apple tree
Remember when I first rode a bike and scraped up my knee
Remember the forts we used to build
Remember the stories you used to tell me that were always a thrill

My imagination grew to an extreme
I wanted to be just like you daddy
Big boots and all

Remember our first rope swing
How high you pushed me until I screamed
Remember the light in my eye when you first showed me your cartwheel
And how I tried and tried until I could do it too

Daddy I wanted to be just like you
Big boots and all

Remember the adventures we had with the Creek band
Turtle hunting, rocket shooting, and the occasional tipping of canoes
Remember the bear claws we tried so hard to win
And the alligator turtle that almost ate my shoe

Daddy I wanted to be just like you
Big boots and all

Remember all the four-wheel trips we took
Remember the adventures we would have through the woods
Remember the first time you let me drive a wheeler on my own
Remember the look on my face when I almost hit that tree

I wanted to be just like you Daddy
Big boots and all

Remember our father-daughter dance
How fun it was to watch you shake your butt
Remember the recital and all the practice
Your cartwheel won it all

Daddy I wanted to be just like you
Big boots and all

I wanted your imagination
I wanted your sense of humor
I wanted your carefree style
I wanted your sense of adventure
I wanted your bravery
I wanted your independent side
I wanted to be daring
I wanted to be bold

I wanted to be just like you Daddy
Big boots and all

Ive always looked up to you
Ive always been your little shadow
Ive always loved you

Daddy I still want to be just like you
Big boots and all

Its not a sappy note
Its not trying to say sorry
Its saying how much you are apart of who I am
Its saying how much I couldn't live with out you
Its saying that you cant leave because I dont know what I would do
I need you everyday
Please Daddy don't walk away
I'm still your little girl
I love you
Big boots
And all